Thursday, September 23, 2010

(CBS) In the wake of the recall of certain Similac-brand baby formulas, parents are frantically searching for details and specific lot numbers to make sure their kids are safe.

Abbott, the manufacturer, said they feared the "remote possibility" that some product may have beetles or their larvae.

"While the formula containing these beetles poses no immediate health risk, infants who consume formula containing the beetles or their larvae, could experience symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat as a result of small insect parts irritating the GI tract," the company said in a press release. "If these symptoms persist for more than a few days, a physician should be consulted."

As of Thursday morning, Abbott's recall website was unresponsive, making it difficult for parents to figure out if they purchased recalled formula. Abbott public relations rep Melissa Brotz told CBS News that the company had expanded phone lines at their hotline to help.

About.com is reporting that the following products are included. Abbott has not yet confirmed this list to CBS News.

Similac Advance

Similac Advance EarlyShield

Similac Sensitive

Similac Isomil Advance

Similac Sensitive Isomil Soy

Similac Organic

Similac Organic and Similac Advance Organic

Similac Sensitive R.S.

Similac Sensitive for Spit-Up

Similac Go & Grow

Similac Go & Grow EarlyShield

Similac Go & Grow Soy

Lot Numbers

According to one aggregator, the following lots are included in the recall. CBS News was able to confirm the first two numbers with Abbott's website before it crashed. The manufacturer has not yet responded to confirm the other numbers.

Abbott urges parents to send recalled products back to them at no cost. You need to call the hotline at (800) 986-8850 (24/7) or try the website at www.similac.com/recall to complete the process. Here's the full press release from the FDA's website.